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Philosophy of Science in the Light of the Perennial Wisdom

Published by World Wisdom
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book

Backed by its technological achievements, modern science appears as the de facto source of truth to the majority of our contemporaries. Its sole reliance on reason and empirical data gives it an air of objectivity that has conferred upon it an almost unquestioning authority. Against the backdrop of this pervasive scientism, Philosophy of Science in the Light of the Perennial Wisdom is a daring attempt to offer an intellectual critique of modern science in its foundation by rigorously examining the intrinsic limitations of rational thought and empirical investigation. Unique of its kind, this book offers a refreshing look at the traditional doctrines of epistemology and metaphysics as an antidote to the subjective as well as objective errors of modern science, which is thus revealed as no more than a belief system that falls radically short of offering a full knowledge of reality; this, in contrast to the perennial wisdom of the world's great religions that for millennia have offered humankind not only keys to true knowledge, but also the means of attaining it, which precisely constitutes man's reason for being.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: World Wisdom (October 7, 2020)
  • Length: 136 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781936597680

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“Here is a refreshingly direct and crisp critique of the limitations of modern science and the pretensions of scientism. This precious book may serve as a genuine guide for the perplexed in clearing the ground for a rediscovery of sacred science and perennial wisdom.”

– Patrick Laude, Georgetown University, author of Keys to the Beyond: Frithjof Schuon’s Cross-Traditional Language of Transcendence and co-author of Frithjof Schuon: Life and Teachings

“This book is a critical comparison of the tenets of modern science with traditional teachings about science. . . . Conceptual clarity, didactical presentation, and fearless and irrefutable deductions make for an enjoyable, challenging, and most satisfying reading. A thought-provoking, enriching MUST for anybody seeking knowledge.”

– Andrea Vasella, Professor Emeritus of Organic Chemistry, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich

“This book is a must-read for science and engineering students and scholars. With an extensive knowledge and experience in science and philosophy, the authors of this intellectually stimulating book situate modern science in its broader context, offering essential keys to total and plenary knowledge.”

– Maryam Rahnemoonfar, Associate Professor of Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

“A foundational work on the philosophy of science from the perspective of the perennial philosophy, this is a truly comprehensive analysis of the relationship between science and religion with clear answers to fundamental questions. I highly recommend it to all students and scholars.”

– Shantia Yarahmadian, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Mississippi State University

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